EP-7| Madhavan Tells Rohan Dua Why His Mom & Kangana Are Inspirational; Scientists Must Be Protected

In this interview with The New Indian Executive Editor Rohan Dua, actor and director R Madhavan speaks about his adventurous career in the Indian film industry. From his latest directorial venture, the 2022 film Rocketry: The Nambi Effect, to his aspirations of making films on India that become global aspirations, Madhavan shares his insights and experiences. He also discusses his TV career, how he landed his first role, and how he credits directors like Mani Ratnam for his success in the film industry. Madhavan also talks about his role as a family man and how he balances his career and home life. Plus, don't miss the rapid fire round where Madhavan shares some quick answers.

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Here's what Madhavan said:

‘When we make a movie there are more chances of it not working than becoming a hit’

2022 film Rocketry: The Nambi Effect is directed by R Madhavan

America celebrates their heroes in Hollywood but Indian film industry never did that

Nambi effect was a tribute to an Indian hero

Would R Madhavan play an army officer if given a chance?

‘Indian army has not been portrayed correctly by the Indian film industry’

‘I wish we could do what Hollywood does for their army’

Its wonderful to see EAM Dr Jaishankar give rivals answers in their language’

‘Its my dream to make films on India which become aspirations for the world’

‘It was horrifying and wrong what happened to Nambi Narayanan’

‘We have to protect scientists as prime national assets’

If I were Elon Musk, I would sell my organs to hire all top Indian scientists

How Madhavan’s TV career inspired him to join films?

Madhavan was teaching in Mumbai when he got offered his first ever role as a convict in TV

How Mani Ratnam took Madhavan in his arms to give biggest film Alai Payuthey in 2000s?

How a south Indian star with tikka got popular in north india? Madhavan reveals

Madhavan gives credit for rise from TV to films to Ananth Mahadevan & Satish Shah

Mani Ratnam’s take on Guru Murti’s character in film Guru is what made the film so impactful.

No director in world can compete with India’s Mani Ratnam: Madhavan

‘Its conviction, I didn’t go to a film school and I have managed to make it this far’

Those people who accuse us of being chauvinistic in RHTDM must see Tanu Weds Manu series, Madhavan jokes

‘Man’s two biggest battles, control of career and home’

What makes R Madhavan a role model as a family man?

As a father I followed advice — don’t give free time to kids & today he’s a swimmer with medals

Vedant learns with coach who helps swimmers get into Olympics

‘My pan India recognition is because I speak Hindi fluently as I grew up in Jamshedpur’

‘I don’t take my stardom seriously’